EHS Advisor (Fixed Term Contract) (Pirbright, United Kingdom, Surrey) presso Boehringer Ingelheim

THE POSITION

We are hiring an EHS Advisor on a Fixed Term Contract focusing on a Risk Assessment improvement and development project. You will support and contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), Biosafety (BSY) and Bio-security strategies, procedures and initiatives across the Pirbright site to deliver proactive EHS, Biosafety and Bio-security behaviours and enable employees to work in a compliant way, within an environment that demands strict regulatory and corporate requirements and awareness.

This is a fully site-based role based in Pirbright on a Fixed Term Contract ending 31 October 2026.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

EHS/BSY management
•    Provide advice and recommendations to employees on matters of EHS to ensure compliance with UK EHS legislation and Corporate Requirements
•    Participate in the creation, development and maintenance of EHS/BSY documentation such as SOPs and Risk assessments
•    Ensure all incidents, near misses and accidents are recorded, investigated and filed
•    Undertake EHS inspections/BSY audits in agreed locations
•    Support priority projects as assigned 
•    Assist in the development and maintenance of Pirbright site incident response and crisis management processes
•    Conduct periodic validation of fumigation locks at the Pirbright site
•    Participate in Global EHS audits and Regulatory (HSE or Environment Agency) visits
•    Support the follow up and close out of identified actions from investigations, risk assessments, inspections and audits

REQUIREMENTS 

•    NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification
•    Good spoken and written communication skills 
•    Able to use computer systems eg Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
•    Ability to manage time effectively, being able to plan and complete work to schedule
•    Demonstrates a positive 'can do' attitude, building relationships and upholding processes and procedures
•    Knowledge and experience of EHS/BSY regulations and legal framework
•    Knowledge and experience of risk assessment and root cause analysis methodologies
•    Logical thinking and problem solving ability
•    Good organisational skills and attention to detail
•    Good hazard observation skills
•    Ability to deliver training on EHS/BSY topics

WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK 

Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer confirms our dedication to a better world of work, delivered through excellent HR policies and people practices. To learn more visit: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work